Blue Box Cafe

6 East 57 Street, Manhattan, NY 10022
American
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Blue Box Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Blue Box Cafe is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
May 4, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Box Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Box Cafe on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Box Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Box Cafe.

How does Blue Box Cafe compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Blue Box Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Blue Box Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Box Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blue Box Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.